Sewing case



June 5, 11923. 1, B. S. SCHWED SEWING CASE Filed Nov. 2, 1921 5Sheets-Sheet l INVENTOR W Fume 5, W23.

B. S. SCHWED SEWING CASE v 3 Sheets-Shet 2 Filed New. 2, 1921 "June '5,1923".

a. s. SCHWED v SEWING CASE Filed NOV. 2, 1921 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 INVENTOR-ATTORNEY Patented June 5, 192.

NHTE FATS IBERTIE S. SCHWED, 0F FAB ROCKAWAY, NEW'YOBK.

SEWING CASE.

Application filed November 2, 1921. Serial No. 512,215.

T 0 all whom it may concern:

Be it known that T, BERTIE S- Soriwnn, a citizen of the United States,and a resident of Far Rockaway, in the county of Queens and State of NewYork, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Sewing Cases,of which the following is a specification.

The object of my invention is to construct a sewing case which will havethe advantage over those at present on the market in that it is capableof supporting and carrying in convenient form a complete and entiresewing and mending outfit.

Fig. 1 is a vertical cross-section of a sewing case or bag embodying myinvention.

Fig. 2 is a plan view looking at the under side of the topmost cover.

Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the upper section.

Fig. 4 is a bottom view of such upper section, and

Fig. 5 is a plan View of the lowermost or spool section.

Figure 6 is an enlarged fragment of the lower part of those sectionswithin the case showing one form of oint connection.

The case 1 consists of a plurality of sections, namely, a lowermostsection 2, a superimposed or upper section 3, and an upper flexibleclosure section 1. While I have shown and described only threesuperimposed sections, including the closure section, other sectionsmight be added in the same way, but it is thought that the presentarrangement is the most preferable for a conveniently portable form ofcase.

The outer walls 5 and 6 of the lower sec tions 2 and 3 are shown ascomposed of wood and this is the material of which all of the variouspartitions are usually, but not necessarily, formed. The lowermostsection 2 is distinguished by having a plurality of pegs 7 upon whichspools art to be placed; such a section accommodating a large number ofspools of thread is shown in Fig. 5 which shows places for as many asten spools. Attached to the base of section 2, in the manner shown, is apin cushion 8, covered'in any desired material, and having a recess atthe center 9 for a thimble. The cover 10 of this lowermost section isformed by the base of the section immediately above it, the upper partof the side wall of the section 2 being provided with pins 11 which fitinto the bay--.

onet slot 12 formed on the lower part of the side walls ofsection 3. Aslight turning of the section 2 will fit the pins securely intothelocking portion of the slot. The under face of bottom 10 of section 3,as shown in Fig.-

4, is provided with a series of straps 13 which are adapted to receivethe articles shown in Fig. 4; for instance, various types of scissors14, a ruler 15 and pencil 16. Upper section 3, as shown in Figs. 1 and3, is divided into compartments 17 and 18, formed by partition 23, whichcompartments are adapted to receive miscellaneous sewing materials.Above these compartments is placed a flexible closure portion whichconsists of a base 19 provided with pins 11 adaptedto rest in bayonetslot 12 formed on the upper part of side walls 6 of section 3. Thisfastening arrangement is similar to the one used in connection with thelower section 2. The lower face of the cover as shown in Fig. 2, isprovided with a number of straps 20, which straps are adapted to containpackets 21 of sewing and darning needles of all sorts, a razor blade forripping and a set of bodkins. In the center is formed a pocket 22 whichis large enough to contain an emory and tape measure and to be ofgeneral practical service, and owing to the fact that it projects intothe central compartment of section 3 it can be filled without being inthe way. Attached to the upper face of cover 19 I prefer to place a topcomposed of a pliant material, such as cretonne, silk, velvet orleather, which can be folded over on the top to form the slot 25 adaptedto contain the draw-string 26. In dotted lines is shown the cover drawnclose to show the method of carrying the case. This top cover forms acompartment 27 in which can be placed a large number of articlesincluding darner and darning cotton, readyfor convenient access when thecase is opened.

The materials from which the various parts can be composed arepractically within the desire of the manufacturer of the case. The walls5 and 6, bases 10 and 19 and partitions 23 can be made of wood, fibre,pasteboard, wicker or tin, or any light and stable material. These wallscan be painted, stained or covered with cretonne, silk, leather or anydesired material. The under faces of 10 and 19 can be similarly treatedand the straps 15 and 20 formed thereon can be of the same orcontrasting materials, They may also be gt elastic if desired. Thecushion S and pocket 22 have a' siini lar range of'materials. The pegs7' for the'spools are'prefe'rably of wood.

The advantage of'this construction over' sewing cases orybaskets, now-inuse is that this type of case 1s capable of containing a larger numberof utensils than have ever been permitted in other carrlers, wlth alarge amount of space for sewing materials. The range of ornaments 1sunhmited. The case can be made 1n the most inexpens ve form,

' orit canbe constructed and covered with the most expensive material oreven entirely made'o f eather. "The hood or top can have the sameoutward appearance as the top and bottom or can be constructed ofcontrasting material. This top can also take any con-- *veationarrormusually employed in sew ng baskets.

I claim:

" on the under side thereof."

containsewing implements and accessories 2; A sewing case consisting ofaplurality of sections fastened one above the other by means ofbayonet'ij'o'int construction, the bottom member of each of the lowersections formingthe top of the section underneath and being providedwith means for receiving and retaining sewing implements and accessoriesand the topmost section consisting of a flexible opening adapted'to bedrawn together to form a closure.

3. A sewing case consisting of a plurality of detachable sectionsfastened; one above the other, the bottom member of each section formingthe top of the section beneath it when the case is fastenedtogetherpthe'bottom and'top member of the sections thus formed withinthe case being provided with means to receive sewing implements andaccessories. I

Signed atfNew York city, in the county of New York, and Stateof New Yorkthis 27th day of October, 1921;.

'BE TIE s. sonwnn.

